Usage analysis of ketorolac in the emergency department

Ketorolac (Toradol ®) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) used in the emergency department (ED) for acute and chronic pain. Routes of administration include intramuscular (IM), intravenous (IV), or oral (PO). The onset of action of parenteral ketorolac is about 10 min for both routes, and time t o peak effect about 75 to 150 min [1]. Compared to other NSAIDs, ketorolac has the highest dose related side effect profile, with adverse effects including gastrointestinal toxicity, bleeding, impaired platelet aggregation, and renal toxicity [2-5].
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research